ATI RN
Nursing Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
How can a patient with COPD increase caloric intake?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating small amounts more frequently (as occurs with snacking) will increase caloric intake by decreasing the fatigue and feelings of fullness associated with large meals. Patients with COPD should rest before meals.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a physical property of oxygen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, turns blue when liquefied, and is nearly insoluble in water.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse auscultates a harsh hollow sound over a client's trachea and larynx. What action would the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchial breath sounds (harsh, hollow) are normal over the trachea and larynx, so documenting the findings is appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
How does ipratropium work to assist a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ipratropium is a cholinergic antagonist that causes bronchodilation by blocking parasympathetic-mediated bronchoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
What information does the nurse provide to a woman who wants to decrease her risk for gestational hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losing weight before pregnancy reduces hypertension risk, a modifiable factor.